Senior Construction Supervisor – Tunnelling & Potable Water

GTS Group Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

GTS Group Ltd. is seeking an experienced Construction Supervisor / Clerk of Works near Manchester to oversee tunnelling and water infrastructure works. The role involves independent supervision, reviewing designs and contractor submittals, and ensuring compliance with applicable standards.

You will manage site records, safety, quality and progress, with a 50-hour week and occasional weekend work to support critical construction activities. Relevant MCIOB/MICE/NEBOSH qualifications are required.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of construction experience in relevant roles.
• Significant tunnelling experience within the water industry.
• Experience commissioning potable water assets and systems.
• Professional qualifications such as MCIOB, MICE, MIMechM or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Supervising construction activities across multiple project phases, from early works to tunnelling and commissioning of potable water assets.
• Reviewing and verifying construction drawings, specifications and contractor submissions.
• Monitoring contractor activities and maintaining detailed site records and progress reports.
• Challenging and escalating non‑compliant or unsuitable construction practices.
• Providing independent assurance to the client and stakeholders.
• Overseeing health, safety and environmental compliance, including medium‑risk confined space activities.

Skills

Construction supervision

Tunnelling experience

Water infrastructure

Commissioning potable water assets

Health and safety

Site documentation

Education

MCIOB

MICE

MIMechM

CSCS Card (White or Black)

CITB SMSTS

NEBOSH

C&G 6151

EUSR Water Hygiene

TSTS

Job description

GTS Group Ltd. is seeking an experienced Construction Supervisor / Clerk of Works near Manchester to oversee tunnelling and water infrastructure works. The role involves independent supervision, reviewing designs and contractor submittals, and ensuring compliance with applicable standards.

You will manage site records, safety, quality and progress, with a 50-hour week and occasional weekend work to support critical construction activities. Relevant MCIOB/MICE/NEBOSH qualifications are required.